Question 1

Which of the following statements would be true for someone who believes in a sociocultural model of addiction:

Accepted Answer

A)  "That addict needs to go to NA" 
B)  "That junkie needs to get his life together" 
C)  "That alcoholic needs therapy" 
D)  "That crack-head needs to go live someplace else" 
A)  "That addict needs to go to NA" 
B)  "That junkie needs to get his life together" 
C)  "That alcoholic needs therapy" 
D)  "That crack-head needs to go live someplace else" D

Question 2

Which of the following is not a disadvantage of the disease model?

Accepted Answer

A)  addicts may use the disease model to avoid responsibility for their behavior 
B)  people with alcohol or other drug problems may not receive appropriate treatment if they do not fit the characteristics of the model 
C)  if treatment is based on a disease model, it may have a strictly medical orientation 
D)  the spiritual component of the disease model could alienate some clients 
A)  addicts may use the disease model to avoid responsibility for their behavior 
B)  people with alcohol or other drug problems may not receive appropriate treatment if they do not fit the characteristics of the model 
C)  if treatment is based on a disease model, it may have a strictly medical orientation 
D)  the spiritual component of the disease model could alienate some clients D

Question 3

According to the moral model, addiction is:

Accepted Answer

A)  a consequence of personal choice 
B)  contrary to biblical prohibitions 
C)  a spiritual deficiency 
D)  best treated through religious affiliation 
A)  a consequence of personal choice 
B)  contrary to biblical prohibitions 
C)  a spiritual deficiency 
D)  best treated through religious affiliation A

Question 4

The classic disease model of addiction describes alcoholism in which way?

Accepted Answer

A)  progressive, irreversible, chronic, curable 
B)  progressive, reversible, acute, incurable 
C)  progressive, reversible, chronic, incurable 
D)  progressive, irreversible, chronic, incurable 
A)  progressive, irreversible, chronic, curable 
B)  progressive, reversible, acute, incurable 
C)  progressive, reversible, chronic, incurable 
D)  progressive, irreversible, chronic, incurable

Question 5

What statement best describes the biopsychosocial model of addiction?

Accepted Answer

A)  a combination of the medical, psychological, and sociocultural models 
B)  etiology of addiction is explained by the relative influence of many variables on each addict 
C)  biological, psychological and sociological factors are the focus of treatment 
D)  a model of addiction developed to create a contrast with the disease model 
A)  a combination of the medical, psychological, and sociocultural models 
B)  etiology of addiction is explained by the relative influence of many variables on each addict 
C)  biological, psychological and sociological factors are the focus of treatment 
D)  a model of addiction developed to create a contrast with the disease model

Question 6

Alan Marlatt, a proponent of a social learning model of addiction, believes that addictive behaviors:

Accepted Answer

A)  arise from dysfunctional dynamics in the family of origin 
B)  reflect an individual's effort to escape shame from the family of origin 
C)  result from the combination of genetic propensity for addiction with certain environmental conditions 
D)  are related to work, home, or job stress 
A)  arise from dysfunctional dynamics in the family of origin 
B)  reflect an individual's effort to escape shame from the family of origin 
C)  result from the combination of genetic propensity for addiction with certain environmental conditions 
D)  are related to work, home, or job stress

Question 7

With regard to the identification of an "addictive personality", researchers have found that:

Accepted Answer

A)  addicts have as many different types of personalities as non-addicts 
B)  obsessive-compulsive individuals seem to be prone to workaholism 
C)  while personality traits are difficult to identify, alcoholics tend to have anti-social personality disorder 
D)  the identification of an "addictive personality" has provided an explanation for recovering individuals tendency to develop non-drug addictions 
A)  addicts have as many different types of personalities as non-addicts 
B)  obsessive-compulsive individuals seem to be prone to workaholism 
C)  while personality traits are difficult to identify, alcoholics tend to have anti-social personality disorder 
D)  the identification of an "addictive personality" has provided an explanation for recovering individuals tendency to develop non-drug addictions

Question 8

Which of the following statements would be true for someone who believes in the moral model of addiction?

Accepted Answer

A)  "That addict needs to go to NA" 
B)  "That junkie needs to get his life together" 
C)  "That alcoholic needs therapy" 
D)  "That crack-head needs to go live someplace else" 
A)  "That addict needs to go to NA" 
B)  "That junkie needs to get his life together" 
C)  "That alcoholic needs therapy" 
D)  "That crack-head needs to go live someplace else"

Question 9

According to the text, the greatest advantage of the disease concept is:

Accepted Answer

A)  the emphasis on treatment of the addict rather than moral judgment 
B)  the encouragement to participate in AA 
C)  the removal of responsibility from the addict for behavior caused by addiction 
D)  the reduction of fear of addiction in those without a genetic predisposition 
A)  the emphasis on treatment of the addict rather than moral judgment 
B)  the encouragement to participate in AA 
C)  the removal of responsibility from the addict for behavior caused by addiction 
D)  the reduction of fear of addiction in those without a genetic predisposition

Question 10

Proponents of the disease model cite the following evidence to support this model:

Accepted Answer

A)  lack of norepinephrine receptors in the left angular gyrus 
B)  studies showing the validity of the progressive nature of Jellinek's stages 
C)  studies of twins showing a genetic predisposition for alcoholism 
D)  the high relapse rate for alcoholics 
A)  lack of norepinephrine receptors in the left angular gyrus 
B)  studies showing the validity of the progressive nature of Jellinek's stages 
C)  studies of twins showing a genetic predisposition for alcoholism 
D)  the high relapse rate for alcoholics

Question 11

The disease model of addiction differs from psychological models in that:

Accepted Answer

A)  addiction is seen as a primary disease rather than secondary to another mental disorder 
B)  psychosocial stressors are the result of addiction in the disease model 
C)  the addictive personality is genetically determined according to the disease model 
D)  an addict is not responsible for his or her behavior in the disease model 
A)  addiction is seen as a primary disease rather than secondary to another mental disorder 
B)  psychosocial stressors are the result of addiction in the disease model 
C)  the addictive personality is genetically determined according to the disease model 
D)  an addict is not responsible for his or her behavior in the disease model

Question 12

According to a sociocultural model, addiction is:

Accepted Answer

A)  secondary to a primary mental disorder 
B)  the result of a combination of genetic and characterological factors 
C)  related to religious affiliation 
D)  related to cultural, religious, family, and peer variables 
A)  secondary to a primary mental disorder 
B)  the result of a combination of genetic and characterological factors 
C)  related to religious affiliation 
D)  related to cultural, religious, family, and peer variables

Question 13

Which of the following statements would be true for someone who believes in a disease model of addiction?

Accepted Answer

A)  "That addict needs to go to NA" 
B)  "That junkie needs to get his life together" 
C)  "That alcoholic needs therapy" 
D)  "That crack-head needs to go live someplace else" 
A)  "That addict needs to go to NA" 
B)  "That junkie needs to get his life together" 
C)  "That alcoholic needs therapy" 
D)  "That crack-head needs to go live someplace else"

Question 14

What is the advantage of a multivariate model of addiction?

Accepted Answer

A)  a multivariate model will meet the needs of agnostic and atheist clients 
B)  a multivariate model accounts for the diversity seen in etiology, progression, and successful approaches for those with AOD problems 
C)  a multivariate model explains why treatment providers do not see heavy users with no life problems 
D)  eclectic approaches have shown the most success in treating mental disorders 
A)  a multivariate model will meet the needs of agnostic and atheist clients 
B)  a multivariate model accounts for the diversity seen in etiology, progression, and successful approaches for those with AOD problems 
C)  a multivariate model explains why treatment providers do not see heavy users with no life problems 
D)  eclectic approaches have shown the most success in treating mental disorders

Question 15

Which of the following is not an argument used to dispute the disease concept?

Accepted Answer

A)  Jellinek's research methodology was flawed 
B)  the progressive and irreversible nature of addiction has not been supported by research 
C)  AA has a vested interest in the disease model 
D)  research studies have shown that alcoholics can control their use 
A)  Jellinek's research methodology was flawed 
B)  the progressive and irreversible nature of addiction has not been supported by research 
C)  AA has a vested interest in the disease model 
D)  research studies have shown that alcoholics can control their use

Question 16

Which of the following statements would be true for someone who believes in a psychological model of addiction:

Accepted Answer

A)  "That addict needs to go to NA" 
B)  "That junkie needs to get his life together" 
C)  "That alcoholic needs therapy" 
D)  "That crack-head needs to go live someplace else" 
A)  "That addict needs to go to NA" 
B)  "That junkie needs to get his life together" 
C)  "That alcoholic needs therapy" 
D)  "That crack-head needs to go live someplace else"

Question 17

Which of the following is not true regarding psychological models of addiction?

Accepted Answer

A)  addiction is a bad habit 
B)  AOD use can result from self-medication for endogenous depression 
C)  some people have addictive personalities 
D)  psychotropic medications are the appropriate treatment for addiction 
A)  addiction is a bad habit 
B)  AOD use can result from self-medication for endogenous depression 
C)  some people have addictive personalities 
D)  psychotropic medications are the appropriate treatment for addiction

Question 18

Proponents of the disease concept believe that research on alcoholic's control over drinking shows that:

Accepted Answer

A)  alcoholics lose control over their alcohol use after the first drink 
B)  alcoholics cannot predict the situations in which they will lose control over their use 
C)  animal subjects can be taught to use alcohol in a controlled manner but people cannot 
D)  alcoholics can only control their use in laboratory settings 
A)  alcoholics lose control over their alcohol use after the first drink 
B)  alcoholics cannot predict the situations in which they will lose control over their use 
C)  animal subjects can be taught to use alcohol in a controlled manner but people cannot 
D)  alcoholics can only control their use in laboratory settings

Question 19

According to Jellinek, alcoholism:

Accepted Answer

A)  is a progressive disease in which loss of control occurs in the late stages 
B)  is a progressive disease but the stages are reversible 
C)  is a progressive disease in which characteristic symptoms define each stage 
D)  is a multivariate disease with highly fluid stages 
A)  is a progressive disease in which loss of control occurs in the late stages 
B)  is a progressive disease but the stages are reversible 
C)  is a progressive disease in which characteristic symptoms define each stage 
D)  is a multivariate disease with highly fluid stages

Question 20

Which of the following is not an implication of the disease model?

Accepted Answer

A)  participation in AA is necessary for recovery 
B)  abstinence is the only reasonable goal for addicts 
C)  an addict never recovers from addiction 
D)  an alcoholic cannot use marijuana without risking addiction to that drug 
A)  participation in AA is necessary for recovery 
B)  abstinence is the only reasonable goal for addicts 
C)  an addict never recovers from addiction 
D)  an alcoholic cannot use marijuana without risking addiction to that drug

Which of the following statements would be true for someone who believes in a sociocultural model of addiction:

Which of the following is not a disadvantage of the disease model?

According to the moral model, addiction is:

The classic disease model of addiction describes alcoholism in which way?

What statement best describes the biopsychosocial model of addiction?

Alan Marlatt, a proponent of a social learning model of addiction, believes that addictive behaviors:

With regard to the identification of an "addictive personality", researchers have found that:

Which of the following statements would be true for someone who believes in the moral model of addiction?

According to the text, the greatest advantage of the disease concept is:

Proponents of the disease model cite the following evidence to support this model:

The disease model of addiction differs from psychological models in that:

According to a sociocultural model, addiction is:

Which of the following statements would be true for someone who believes in a disease model of addiction?

What is the advantage of a multivariate model of addiction?

Which of the following is not an argument used to dispute the disease concept?

Which of the following statements would be true for someone who believes in a psychological model of addiction:

Which of the following is not true regarding psychological models of addiction?

Proponents of the disease concept believe that research on alcoholic's control over drinking shows that:

According to Jellinek, alcoholism:

Which of the following is not an implication of the disease model?

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Confidentiality and Ethical Issues

Screening, Assessment and Diagnosis

Motivational Interviewing and Brief Interventions

Treatment of Aod Problems

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Relapse Prevention and Recovery

Twelve Step and Other Types of Support Groups

Children and Families

Adult Children and Codependency

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Exam 3: Models of Addiction

Which of the following statements would be true for someone who believes in a sociocultural model of addiction:

Which of the following is not a disadvantage of the disease model?

According to the moral model, addiction is:

The classic disease model of addiction describes alcoholism in which way?

What statement best describes the biopsychosocial model of addiction?

Alan Marlatt, a proponent of a social learning model of addiction, believes that addictive behaviors:

With regard to the identification of an "addictive personality", researchers have found that:

Which of the following statements would be true for someone who believes in the moral model of addiction?

According to the text, the greatest advantage of the disease concept is:

Proponents of the disease model cite the following evidence to support this model:

The disease model of addiction differs from psychological models in that:

According to a sociocultural model, addiction is:

Which of the following statements would be true for someone who believes in a disease model of addiction?

What is the advantage of a multivariate model of addiction?

Which of the following is not an argument used to dispute the disease concept?

Which of the following statements would be true for someone who believes in a psychological model of addiction:

Which of the following is not true regarding psychological models of addiction?

Proponents of the disease concept believe that research on alcoholic's control over drinking shows that:

According to Jellinek, alcoholism:

Which of the following is not an implication of the disease model?

The Role of the Mental Health Professional in Prevention and Treatment

Culturally and Ethnically Diverse Groups

Confidentiality and Ethical Issues

Screening, Assessment and Diagnosis

Motivational Interviewing and Brief Interventions

Treatment of Aod Problems

Co-Occurring Disorders and Other Special Populations

Relapse Prevention and Recovery

Twelve Step and Other Types of Support Groups

Children and Families

Adult Children and Codependency

Hivaids

Gambling and Other Addictions

Prevention

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